Ubuntu 14.10 VS Windows 8.1 : Counter Strike Global Offensive Benchmark with a GTX 680
179A short video checking out the recent update to Counter Strike Global Offensive for Linux. I'm running it on both Ubuntu and Windows, both natively!
It would seem that the tables have turned since I last benchmarked CS GO.
On Ubuntu, I am using the Nvidia 346.35 drivers.
On Windows, I am using the Nvidia 347.25 drivers.
These were the closest I could get the drivers at the time of this recording, they were also the latest.
Whilst both platforms were well above 120 fps, there was a single dip on Ubuntu down to 99 and a single serious dip on Windows down to 67. So, these small annoyances could bother 120Hz monitor users.
This benchmark was a surprise to me. Whilst recording, I didn't notice the differences. It was only once I put them side-by-side, that the numbers were impressive.
It would seem that the Windows version of the game may need patching or a fix or the Windows driver, as the missing/less blood splatters and bullet holes are a pretty glaring difference.
All in all, I highly recommend this title for purchase if you are a Linux gamer who is into First Person Shooters, and love some instant action (who also happens to game on Nvidia hardware).
I wonder if we will continue to see such performance optimizations going into the future?
Please note that AMD/ATi and Intel graphics users may experience vastly different results.
I also note that my results are based solely on my hardware, and in no way can truly cover an entire group of hardware much more users of an entire operating system platform of. There are bound to be differences between my experience and yours. This should paint a general picture though.
I apologize in advance if I've made any mistakes, I did the comparison to the best of my knowledge and hopefully have a consistent set of constants and variables in place to ensure this test is beneficial to you, the viewer.
If you'd like to try this same demo, you can download it here:
https://mega.co.nz/#!IoRjEShS!iG3QCUCLaf6oKdm91QkhfG7gi78fBFlW8CWpoB95TTw
For the On-Screen-Display on Ubuntu, I used GLXOSD which can be found here:
https://github.com/nickguletskii/GLXOSD
For the On-Screen-Display on Windows, I used MSI Afterburner which can be found here:
http://event.msi.com/vga/afterburner/download.htm
Download and Purchase Counter Strike Global Offensive:
store.steampowered.com/app/730/
Download Steam for Linux [FREE]:
http://store.steampowered.com/about/
My desktop specs:
CPU - Intel i7-4770 3.4GHz
GPU - NVIDIA GTX 680 2GB (346.35/347.25)
RAM - 8GB 1333MHz Corsair
OS - Ubuntu 14.10 64Bit/Windows 8.1 Professional 64bit (Dual Boot)
Video recorded using:
Canon SX50HS camera
SimpleScreenRecorder (for settings)
Blue Yeti Microphone
Audacity
Video edited using the following software:
VideoStudio Ultimate X7
GIMP 2.8.14
Audacity
Download Ubuntu 14.04 or 14.10 for free:
http://www.ubuntu.com/
Download GIMP 2.8.14 for free:
http://www.gimp.org/
My personal small blog:
https://techpromad.wordpress.com
My alias in ubuntuforums.org:
myromance123
About me:
I'm just a Malaysian, who is finishing off the remainder of his studies at MMU Cyberjaya in Software Engineering and Games Design. Love Ubuntu and Linux, and more so gaming!
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